FC Twente striker Bryan Ruiz has reportedly rejected a move to Newcastle to join Fulham, although the Magpies will still tried to buy Birmingham defender
Liam Ridgewell before the close of the summer transfer window.

Bryan Ruiz chooses Fulham over Newcastle (Picture: EPA)

Newcastle had tried to hijack Fulham’s Bryan Ruiz bid with a late offer of £10.6million. But the Costa Rican striker is believed to have chosen the London club after completing a medical.

Newcastle left it late to start there summer spending but were hoping to finish with a flurry, bidding for Ruiz and Birmingham City’s Liam Ridgewell.